Leslie A. Biskner, CCIM

Executive Vice President

Leslie has over 20 years of dynamic experience in commercial real estate, as a buyer and a seller, and has worked as a Business Development Officer in specialty areas such as environmentally challenged sites and new construction for several regional and national companies. Leslie has fashioned her career in the real estate services industry since graduating from The Ohio State University, buying her first commercial investment property in 1993, she continues to be an active investor today. She has completed continuing education courses at Hondros College in Columbus, and various other industry related courses throughout the years. In October 2010, Leslie successfully completed the Certified Commercial Investment Member education program through the CCIM Institute in Chicago, in just 13 months. She was also the recipient of the “Ohio Push for the Pin Scholarship” by the CCIM Education Foundation. Leslie will be the Ohio CCIM Chapter President in 2018. Ms. Biskner opened the Central Ohio office of CBS in October 2006, since that time CBS has successfully closed and has serviced more than $275,000,000.00 in commercial real estate and business loans, just in Central Ohio alone.

It is not only her education and experience which augment her versatility, but also her active participation in the community and the industry. Leslie has served on several community boards including the Westerville Parks Foundation. She is a past National Delegate and a past President of the Columbus Commercial Real Estate Women, and in past years, she was awarded by her CREW peers as “Networker of the Year," and has also received the “CREW Deal of the Year Award." She is an Associate Member of the Columbus Commercial Industrial Investment Realtors (CCIIR), and is an active member in the Urban Land Institute (ULI), and the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce. In 2012, she was the Westerville Chairman’s Award Honoree for the Chamber. Early in 2015, also received the "2014 Lender of the Year" award by the Ohio Statewide Development Corporation (OSDC). In 2015, Leslie was awarded Genoa Township Business Association’s “Business Person of the Year”. Leslie is also regularly invited to participate as a panelist for the Entrepreneur Exchange Program, funded by the SBA Scale Up America Initiative.

As Executive Vice President and Director of Marketing, Leslie leads a team responsible for business loan originations in Central Ohio and all corporate marketing initiatives employed under her direction throughout the Midwest and beyond.

John M. Skeldon

Executive Vice President

John M. Skeldon currently serves as Executive Vice President of Business Development for Cooperative Business Services (CBS). As Executive Vice President, he is responsible for management responsibilities of several satalite offices as well as limited business loan origination in Northwest Ohio. John is a 2004 graduate of the University of Toledo's Edward H. Schmidt Business School where he majored in Professional Sales and Commercial Real Estate.

Prior to joining CBS, John held positions as an account representative with Crown Equipment Corporation and as both a leasing specialist and development coordinator with Rudolph/ Libbe Properties. While at Rudolph/ Libbe Properties, John focused his efforts on new business development, specializing in leasing, retail development, and build-to-suit opportunities in the Ohio, Michigan, North and South Carolina, and Texas markets.

John currently serves as a board member for the Regional Growth Partnership, Toledo Museum of Art’s Circle 2445 and Susan G. Komen of Northwest Ohio. He formerly served as a board member for the Ohio Buckeye Chapter of the National MS Society. He is a member of EPIC Toledo, as well as the Toledo Club, where he serves as Co-chair of the Tavern Committee as well as the Squash Committee. John was a 2015 recipient of the Toledo 20 Under 40 Award as well as the 2017 Sportsmanship Award from the Toledo Club.

Jonathan A. Mokri

Senior Vice President

Jonathan A. Mokri currently serves as Senior Vice President of Business Development for Cooperative Business Services, LLC in Northeast Ohio. Jonathan brings a strong background to CBS with regard to traditional commercial real estate lending, real estate development and nontraditional financing. Prior to joining CBS, Jonathan worked for Geis Companies in their development arm, Hemingway Development, where he underwrote and coordinated the financing of industrial and office projects throughout the United States. Jonathan began his career at Pinnacle Financial Group in Independence Ohio, one the region’s top commercial mortgage broker firms, where he learned the fundamentals of commercial real estate finance. Jonathan has direct work experience with key developments in Cleveland’s Midtown and surrounding suburbs, many of which have granted him arcane knowledge of state and federal programs and the ability to secure capital in the form of grants and low interest loans. Jonathan is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

As Vice President at CBS, Jonathan is responsible for business loan originations in Northeast Ohio.

Jill Cottone

Vice President / Corporate Sales & Service

Jill Cottone currently serves as the Vice President of Corpoerate Sales and Service for Cooperative Business Services. Jill is a Graduate of Ohio University with a degree in Accounting.

Prior to joining CBS, Jill was a Business Consultant for the Ohio Credit Union League where she sold CBS services to credit unions. During her time with the OCUL, she signed on numerous credit union clients for CBS. Jill has 28 years in the credit union industry, and has worked for 2 credit unions, CUNA Mutual Group, and myCUmortgage.

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Rob Thomas

Vice President / Corporate Sales & Service

Since 2017

(205) 837-0834

University of Alabama Graduate

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Rob Thomas

Vice President / Corporate Sales & Service

Rob Thomas currently serves as the Vice President of Corporate Sales and Service for Cooperative Business Services. Rob has more than 20 years of experience working in the financial services industry to deliver innovative solutions to business clients. Prior to joining CBS, Rob Thomas was VP, Business Development for CU Partner Link and worked with credit unions to offer innovative financial products to credit union business members and generate additional sources of revenue.

Prior to CU Partner Link, Rob worked for NOWaccount Corp. in business development and worked with CUs across the US. Prior to NOWaccount, Rob worked for TD Bank, a top 10 bank based in Toronto, with a major presence in the U.S. Rob also has worked in senior leadership positions at Regions Financial Corp., BBVA/Compass, Synovus Financial Corp., and SouthTrust Bank. He started his banking career with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta in the management trainee program.

Rob received several Greenwich Excellence Awards in Business Banking, BBVA/Compass Bank Marketing Excellence awards and been recognized in a variety of industry publications. Rob has been a featured speaker at the ABA Small Business Sales Management conferences and other financial services conferences. Rob was selected to serve on the Consumer Bankers Association Small Business Committee. Rob received a B. S. in Commerce and Business Administration from the University of Alabama, where he was a scholarship athlete on the varsity golf team. In addition, he received his BAI Graduate School of Bank Financial Management from Vanderbilt University and completed the Emory University/Synovus Leadership Institute.

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T.J. Simyak

Vice President

Since 2014

(304) 389-6564

Services West Virginia Area

West Virginia University Graduate

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T.J. Simyak

Vice President

Thomas “T.J.” Simyak currently serves as Vice President of Business Development for Cooperative Business Services in West Virginia. T.J. is a 2007 Graduate of West Virginia University where he studied Business Administration and Marketing. While at WVU, he was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and played on the Men’s Club Volleyball team. Prior to joining CBS, T.J. was a wholesaler for a financial services firm working with advisors on investment strategies for their clients. T.J. also worked as a direct sales agent for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield where he was responsible for new policy sales in their corporate office. T.J. is a member of the Charleston Area Alliance and Charleston Rotary Club. T.J. is very active in both the West Virginia University alumni group and Beta Theta Pi alumni groups.

As Assistant Vice President of Business Development, T.J. is responsible for business loan development in the State West Virginia Market and in Southeastern Ohio.

Kevin A. Brosch, MBA

Assistant Vice President

Kevin A. Brosch currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Business Development for Cooperative Business Services in Southwest Ohio. Kevin is a 2005 Graduate of Franklin University in Columbus, OH where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Marketing. He is also a 2013 Graduate of Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH where he received his Masters of Business Administration in Finance.

Prior to joining CBS, Kevin was a Commercial Loan Officer and Assistant Vice President at CenterBank in Cincinnati where he gained valuable experience in business development as well as commercial loan structuring, pricing, and underwriting. Kevin also worked for Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati where he was an Assistant Vice President in Commercial Credit, he began his career with the company as a Financial Center Manager in various local branches. Kevin is actively involved with the Commercial Real Estate Council of Greater Cincinnati (CRECGC), CCIM Ohio, the Mason Deerfield Chamber of Commerce (MADE), the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), the Cincinnati Commercial Real Estate Women’s Network (CREW), the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association (GCNKAA), the Urban Land Institute (ULI), the UC Real Estate Roundtable, and Business Network International (BNI). He is also on the Development Committee of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati.

As an Assistant Vice President of Business Development, Kevin is responsible for business loan development in the Southwest Ohio Market.

Joe Bajas, MBA

Assistant Vice President

Joe Bajas currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Business Development for Cooperative Business Services (CBS) in Northwest Ohio. As Business Development Officer, Joe is responsible for business loan originations in Northwest Ohio. Joe is a graduate of The University of Toledo, where he majored in Finance, as well earning his MBA thereafter.

Prior to joining CBS, Joe held positions as both a Finance Specialist and Manager of Finance & Special Projects at the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority. While at the Port Authority, Joe’s core responsibilities included the administration and management the Port’s financing programs, including SBA and State of Ohio loans, municipal bond and capital lease transactions, and a revolving loan fund. Prior to the Port Authority, Joe joined the U.S. Navy, serving an active duty tour until he was honorably discharged in 2006.

Joe is a 2013 graduate of Leadership Toledo, a member of EPIC Toledo, and a Chair of United Way’s Emerging Leaders, where he currently serves on its Executive Committee. Joe volunteers his time as a Big Brother for Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW Ohio and also with the Salvation Army.

Jason Antonick

Business Development Officer

Jason Antonick has a strong finance, business, and economic development background built in the Dayton area. For 11 years until 2008, Mr. Antonick originated start-to-finish residential mortgage loans, developing over $65 million in sales volume. Since that time, Mr. Antonick held positions in economic development and sales with several Dayton businesses. He was Manager of Business and Economic Development at the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce where he performed retention and expansion inquires with local businesses. Most recently, Mr. Antonick was an Account Executive for the Dayton Business Journal where he tripled digital revenue from 2015 to 2016.

Mr. Antonick is very active in the Dayton community and passionate about its economic revitalization. He currently serves as President of the Huffman Historic Neighborhood Association and was recently re-appointed to the Northeast Priority Land Use Committee. Past service includes the City of Dayton Charter Review Committee, Dayton Bike Share Marketing and Branding Committee, the I-70/75 Development Association, and the Dayton Ballet Barre. Jason has a B.S. from Wright State University.

Sam Harmon

Business Development Officer

Sam Harmon currently serves as a Business Development Officer for Cooperative Business Services in the Indiana Market. Sam is a 2015 Graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington, IN where he studied Finance and Operations Management at The Kelley School of Business. Prior to joining CBS, Sam was a Commercial Real Estate Broker at a local brokerage shop in Indianapolis focusing on owner/user industrial properties, assisting clients in asset acquisition and disposition. Sam also worked for Aldi Foods as a District Manager, responsible for an annual sales budget and personnel decisions in a four-store district.

As a CBS Business Development Officer, Sam is responsible for business loan development in the Indiana market.

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Chris Frazier

Business Development Officer

Since 2018

(615) 853-5207

Services Tennessee Area

Middle Tennessee State University Graduate

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Chris Frazier

Business Development Officer

Chris Frazier currently serves as a Business Development Officer for Cooperative Business Services (CBS) for our Tennessee Market. As a Business Development Officer, Chris is responsible for business loan originations in the state of Tennessee. Chris is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, where he majored in Management and Marketing.Prior to joining CBS, Chris was a Portfolio Manager for InsBank, a local boutique lender in Nashville, TN. While at InsBank his responsibilities included new business development and origination along with portfolio management.Chris is a member of multiple organizations and associations in Nashville and the mid-state area, including a seat on the Young Professionals Board of The Special Olympics of Tennessee. Chris also volunteers much of his time and efforts to Loaves and Fishes and Catholic Charities of Tennessee working with families and youth.

(NE Ohio)

Kathy Tucciarelli

Business Development Administrator

Since 2014

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(Central OH)

Anna Reda

Business Development Administrator

Since 2016

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Kent State University

(NW Ohio)

Haley Piper

Business Development Administrator

Since 2018

(888) 697-9555 x129

University of Toledo Graduate

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Cooperative Business Services (CBS) is not your average commercial lending institution. Providing commercial loans to businesses through a credit union cooperative was a relatively new concept when CBS opened its doors in 2003.